Asus ZenPad 3S 10 vs Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
20Performance63.7
30.4Display62.6
22.1Battery69.7
76.5Portability49.5
57.2Features75.2
2 spec wins — Asus ZenPad 3S 109 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra wins this tablet face-off, 64.9 to 34.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+48) and performance (+44). Asus ZenPad 3S 10 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Asus ZenPad 3S 10
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 50
- 41% lower weight: 430 g vs 732 g
- 10% higher Pixel density: 264 ppi vs 239 ppi
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $1,200
Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 63 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 22
- Stronger features score: 75 vs 57
- 200% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 4 GB
Display
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 9.7 ″ | 14.6 ″+51% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2048 x 1536 | 2960x1848 |
| Pixel density | 264 ppi+10% | 239 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 930 nits+133% |
Performance
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek MT8176 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | — | 1,540,000Top 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,000Top 47% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 5,450Top 44% |
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB+200% |
| Storage options | 32GB, 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB + microSD |
Battery
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,900 mAh | 11,200 mAh+90% |
| Charging | 18 W | 45 W+150% |
Design
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 430 g+41% | 732 g |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm | 5.5 mm+24% |
| Material | Aluminum back, glass front | Armor Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP+140% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.3 |
| Cellular | — | 5G optional |
| USB | Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
Features
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Active stylus (Z Stylus) | S Pen (included) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers | Quad |
| Operating system | Android 6.0 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) |
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